
ARCC Update
After an exciting opening weekend to the league season with three last over results, two of which the ARCC teams won but unfortunately the first team lost by one wicket, this weekend sees a number of events: Friday night is junior training with the bar and BBQ. On Saturday, the first team are away to […]

ARCC this weekend
This weekend sees the start of the season for both the Home Counties League and the Cherwell League. After the third and fourth teams were promoted at the end of last season, we look forward to new challenges for both as they will often be playing against rival first teams. In addition to the usual […]

SODC new planning portal
SODC has launched a new planning portal. It’s meant to be simpler to use and more modern. However, there are a few teething problems and so documents and applications are taking time to be processed. Anyone wanting to comment on an application will now have to create an account to be able to do so. […]

Woodpecker at Fiveways
A resident was walking past Fiveways Corner and saw a woodpecker at work. See it here… turn the volume up.

Let’s talk rubbish 2026
Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – tell us what you think of our waste and street cleaning services Residents across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being encouraged to share their views on how rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services are run in their area, via an annual survey. Whether you think things […]

ARCC news
Welcome to the start of the new cricket season with a reminder that all are welcome – especially if you are new to the parish… you will be made very welcome and have the opportunity to meet many parishioners. On the field, whilst the league season doesn’t start until 9 May, junior training is already […]

Recycling centres cleaning and repairs closures
The county council is warning residents planning to use Oxfordshire’s household waste recycling centres about a series of short closures to enable essential work to be carried out. For safety reasons, Oxfordshire County Council will be shutting the centres for two days each to allow for deep cleaning and essential maintenance. The closure dates in […]

Road closure – 26-30 April
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Temporary Road Closure and “No Waiting” restriction at Kingston Blount, B4009 In the interests of public safety, it will be necessary for Oxfordshire County Council to close the road and impose a ‘No Waiting’ restriction as detailed above to facilitate surface dressing works A […]

Playground refurbishment is now complete
Aston Rowant Parish Council has successfully completed the refurbishment of the Kingston Blount village playground which was opened to the public in July 2024 following two weeks of refurbishment works. The parish council has been supported by the Kingston Blount Park Fundraising Committee (KBPFCo) which was formed in November 2022. The committee, made up of […]
